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2008 LEXUS LS 460

4.6L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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U0006high severityNetwork

High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open

on 2008 Lexus LS 460 4.6L V8 · RWD

What this code means

The CAN Low wire is open, disrupting high-speed CAN communication. CAN L carries the recessive low signal.

Symptoms

  • Multiple modules lose communication
  • Warning lights on
  • Systems go offline intermittently

Common causes

  • Broken CAN L wire
  • Corroded CAN L terminal
  • Connector damage
  • Wiring harness break

Diagnostic steps

  1. Measure voltage on CAN L (should be ~2.5V idle, ~1.5V dominant)
  2. Check continuity of CAN L wire
  3. Inspect splice points and connectors
  4. Use scope to verify CAN L waveform

Repair notes

Locate and repair the open in the CAN L wire.

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